# StackPath: how AI models rank it, September 2026

IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 7 judge labels across 3 categories by 4 of 12 models. Page: https://it-ai-index.com/vendors/stackpath/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content delivery networks | 0% | 30 | 40% | 5 |
| DDoS protection | 0% | 35 | 0% | 1 |
| Web application firewalls | 0% | 59 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "Offers a managed WAF specifically designed for smaller businesses" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, WAF)

## And against it

- "StackPath officially exited the CDN business in late 2023 and fully wound down and liquidated all its assets" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, CDN)
- "The Aggregators (StackPath, LiteSpeed): Cheaper, but verify their PoP coverage and support hours seriously." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, CDN)

## Record

- Method: https://it-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://it-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as IT AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, it-ai-index.com.